Prior to today’s Julien Macdonald Spring 2016 show at LFW, I had a bit of time to people-watch.

A few audience members caught my eye not because of who they are but because of how they put themselves together.

Which prompted this thought: we spend the majority of our time preparing or waiting for events to begin, events which are often short-lived or anti-climactic.

Why not flip the script and catch others’ attention while we’re in down-time?. We owe it to ourselves to star in our own life-shows, whether we’re in line at the grocery, meandering in the front yard or waiting for a fashion show to begin.

Here are 5 foolproof techniques to get noticed and be remembered long after you’ve left the crowd behind.

Transitioning from summer to fall can be downright challenging. There’s the closet reorganization, the flood of magazine looks, the stores with overcrowded shelves…where to start? Not only does the weather vacillate but also interior thermostats seem governed by aliens.

Here are some transitional outfits to spark your creativity and spur your motivation.

Flipping through the September fashion magazines, one thing is sure: the color blue is big. From watches to bags, outfits to jeans, you will find numerous shades of azure to suit your wardrobe style.

Here are ways to incorporate blue into your closet as gathered from national and regional magazines such as Glamour, Allure, LA Confidential, Michigan Avenue, Vegas and, of course, Vogue.You’ll also see images from street-style shoots and ad campaigns.

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So I flipped through 441 pages of Vogue’s September issue and spotted these top fashion and beauty looks. Didn’t set out to find only high-end luxury looks, but those are what seem to have made the cut. In terms of color, you’ll note that red and shades of navy blue are prominent. Handbags are structured. And jewelry is gold tone. Which looks were your faves?

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When I think I have nothing to wear, going back to basics makes all kinds of sense. Inspiration in the form of a white blouse on these stylish women reminds me its easy to look fashion savvy even when I think my wardrobe is stale.

I love being glam and fashionable every day, but I wish it were easier. First, I need to be motivated. And that’s where these wonderful women come in. Whether they specialize in makeup or cute outfits, they provide the boost I often need to overcome laziness.

Recently I sold my A4 burgundy Franklin planner. It definitely suited me in the corporate world but now I work from home and can’t wait to buy a planner that’s a bit more fun. Here are some of the organizers that have caught my eye. If you want to recommend your favorite, do so in the Comment section.